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Most Common Breast Masses - Comparison between Fibroadenoma, Cysts and Cancer

#Diagnosis #Oncology #Breast #Masses #Comparison #Table
Fibroadenoma, Cysts and Cancer ... #Diagnosis #Oncology ... #Breast #Masses ... #Comparison #Table ... Fibroadenoma #Cysts #Cancer
Causes of Urinary Tract Obstruction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Upper Tract - Bladder NOT distended on ultrasound,
Causes of Urinary ... Fibrosis • Cancer ... Ureteropelvic junction ... • Prostate cancer ... #Urology
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Nephron and their Functions ... organic acids and bases ... #Pathophysiology ... #Tubules #Table ... #Pharmacology
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects on the Kidneys

Remember that NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB therapy have opposing effects on
NSAIDs cause vasoconstriction ... normal kidney function ... use shouldn't cause ... it's more of a concern ... Nephrology #Renal #Pathophysiology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... Ozempic), or daily tablet ... medullary thyroid cancer ... not definitively cause ... medullary thyroid cancer
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess Etiology ... • Most common cause ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... foreign body, cancer ... #differential #causes
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
decline in mental function ... Constipation • Nausea ... Hyponatremia • Nausea ... #emergencies #oncology ... differential #diagnosis #cancer
(DOAC interactions) Cancer-treatment specific inducers (↑) and inhibitors (↓)
of cytochrome p450 CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein.

DOACs are substrates
interactions) Cancer-treatment ... #Chemotherapy #Oncology ... #Interactions #Table ... #Pharmacology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... Causes include: ... left ventricular function ... PCWP < 18 mmHg Etiology
Alexia Without Agraphia
Alexia without agraphia is a disconnection syndrome where patients cannot read but can write.
the most common cause ... gyrus (the reading center ... unable to read but able ... Pathophysiology: ... neurology #diagnosis #pathophysiology